Aralia californica
$8.80
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Elk clover
This large dramatic winter deciduous perennial, grows to about 6′ x 6′ and can reach as much as 8′ around.
Elk clover is native to shaded stream banks throughout western California, Despite its streamside habit, Elk Clover will do well in any soil that does not dry out completely.
In the summer, small white flowers appear in globes, ripening into small purple fruit that birds have a appetite for.
Great for a woodland garden.
Sun: Part Shade, Shade
Water: Light, Moderate
Soil: Loam
Other: Attracts Birds, Deer Resistant
| Ecological Value | Birds eat the berries and it is deer resistant |
|---|---|
| Container | D-40 |
| Historical Uses | Aralia californica is in the Ginseng family and has medicinal uses as a tonic. |
| Distribution | throughout western and central California and into Oregon. |
| Elevation | at elevations below 6500 ft |
| Communities | |
| Habitat | It is more common in cooler, moister areas in northern California, especially in the San Francisco Bay Area. |
